THE BOOK OF RUTH| GOD’S RESTORATION PLAN| Preservation and Prospective Living| Discipleship |Session-29| 2025| CHIMDI OHAHUNA In this stirring episode, we reflect on Ruth 1:8 through the lens of eternal purpose and spiritual posture. The story of Ruth opens not just with loss and transition, but a call to all believers in Christ to walk as pilgrims, not traders. Key Highlights: - Pilgrim vs. Trader Mentality: Traders chase profit and accumulation, often burdened by the weight of worldly expectations. Pilgrims, however, journey with eternity in view—traveling light, trusting God’s provision, and running with patience (Hebrews 12). - The Kindness of God: A heart fixed on comparison and conformity struggles to perceive divine kindness. When we carry burdens not meant for us, we obscure the grace freely given. - The Weight of Conformity: Romans 12:1 reminds us that pain often signals a misalignment—a shape taken that leads to spiritual deformity. Conformity to the world distorts our walk and dims our witness. - Casting Our Cares: 1 Peter 5:7 calls us to release every weight to Jesus. The only burden we are called to carry is the Cross—our sacred assignment, not the pressures of performance or comparison. This episode is a call to reorient: to shed the excess, embrace the eternal, and walk with the quiet strength of those who know they are passing through. Ruth’s story is not just about loyalty—it’s about posture. About choosing the path of the pilgrim, even when the road is uncertain. Beloved be reminded that eternity rewards those who walk with purpose, not those who transact with time. Subscribe to GRACELIFECOMI and join us for a session that promises to stir your spirit and invite you closer to Christ!. Whether you're a long-time listener or new to our community, there's something here for everyone! Jesus is Lord.